Senior Compensation Manager Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Senior Compensation Manager roles qualify for H-1B visa and O-1 visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree or higher in human resources, business, or a related field. Employers regularly sponsor experienced compensation professionals, particularly at large corporations and consulting firms. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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It takes great people to achieve greatness. People with a sense of purpose and integrity. People with a relentless pursuit of excellence. People who care about making things better For Those Who Make The World™. Sound like you? Join our top-notch team of approximately 43,500 diverse and high-performing professionals globally who are making their mark on some of the world’s most beloved brands, including DEWALT®, BLACK+DECKER®, CRAFTSMAN®, STANLEY®, CUB CADET®, and HUSTLER®.
The Job:
As a Senior Manager, Global Compensation Technology, you’ll be part of our Global HR Technology team working as a remote employee, leading the global HR technology strategy for Compensation and Advanced Compensation within Workday, supporting more than 43,000 employees across 60+ countries. Reporting to the Director, HR Technology, the Senior Manager provides strategic and operational leadership for the compensation technology portfolio, including oversight of business support resources, roadmap planning, and delivery execution.
The position partners closely with senior HR leaders, process owners, Centers of Excellence, Payroll, IT, and regional teams to align technology solutions with enterprise priorities. The ideal candidate brings deep Workday expertise, strong people leadership, and the ability to drive complex global initiatives that improve scalability, operational efficiency, data integrity, and employee experience. You’ll get to:
- Provide strategic direction, partnership and operational leadership across the Compensation landscape. Establish priorities, allocate resources, develop team capabilities, and hold team members accountable for solution quality, stakeholder partnership, and delivery outcomes.
- Assess business needs and processes across the Workday ecosystem to define the functional technology vision. Partner with functional leads, process owners, and COE leaders to translate enterprise objectives into a cohesive strategy and prioritized portfolio.
- Own the near- and long-term technology roadmap across supported functional areas. Evaluate emerging Workday capabilities, industry practices, business value, dependencies, and organizational capacity to recommend technology enhancements and sequence of delivery.
- Provide senior functional leadership for complex Workday solutions, with deep expertise in Core HCM, Compensation, Advanced Compensation, and Job Architecture. Guide architecture and configuration decisions to ensure solutions meet business requirements, support global consistency, allow for appropriate local variation, and remain maintainable over the long term.
- Support technology delivery for global merit, bonus, and other compensation planning processes. Partner with Compensation leadership to translate program strategy into scalable system capabilities and ensure readiness for critical compensation cycles.
- Own request intake, prioritization, and delivery governance across strategic initiatives, enhancements, and operational needs. Resolve competing priorities, assess resource constraints, and communicate delivery commitments, risks, and decisions to senior stakeholders.
- Identify and direct opportunities to streamline global Compensation processes through Workday functionality, automation, and standardization. Improve data integrity, reduce manual effort, and strengthen the effectiveness of ongoing operations.
- Lead complex initiatives across HR, Payroll, IT and regional teams. Build alignment on requirements, dependencies, decision ownership, and implementation approaches, ensuring solutions account for impacts across connected systems and processes. Support the business in the creation and execution of Test Scenarios and Expected Outcomes.
- Evaluate the adoption and effectiveness of existing functionality to identify opportunities to maximize platform value. Assess new Workday capabilities and product direction to inform roadmap priorities and future business improvements.
- Oversee requirements definition, design, configuration, testing, implementation, and stabilization for portfolio initiatives. Ensure standards are adhered to for documentation, approvals, and change control for the team’s functional areas.
- Provide senior leadership with clear visibility into portfolio performance, business outcomes, capacity, and risk. Partner with process owners on communications, documentation, and training needed to support successful adoption of delivered solutions.
The Person:
You love to learn and grow and be acknowledged for your valuable contributions. You’re not intimidated by innovation. Wouldn’t it be great if you could do your job and do a world of good? In fact, you embrace it. You also have:
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Workday Pro credentials in HCM, Compensation, and/or Advanced Compensation are preferred.
- 10+ years of progressive experience in HR technology, HRIS, enterprise HCM consulting, or related fields, including strong Workday expertise.
- Proven experience leading and developing business support analysts or other HR technology professionals in a matrixed organization.
- Deep functional expertise in Compensation and Advanced Compensation, including business process design, configuration, and global compensation planning.
- Demonstrated success owning technology strategy, roadmap development, portfolio prioritization, resource planning, and delivery governance.
- Experience working in a product management model with clear accountability across business analysis, solution architecture, and system configuration.
- Strong track record leading cross-functional, enterprise initiatives and ensuring end-to-end process integrity across Workday, integrations, payroll, reporting, and security.
- Proven ability to lead complex global programs, influence senior leaders, resolve competing priorities, and communicate technology decisions in business terms.
- Operates with an enterprise mindset, builds strong cross-functional partnerships, drives clear decision ownership, and balances speed with rigor to deliver scalable, supportable solutions.
The Details:
You’ll receive a competitive salary and a great benefits plan, including:
- Medical, dental, life, vision, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement in addition to programs & benefits in support of your well-being.
- Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.
And More:
We want our company to be a place you’ll want to be – and stay. Being part of our team means you’ll get to:
- Grow: Be part of our global company with 20+ brands to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.
- Learn: Have access to a wealth of learning resources, including our digital learning portal.
- Belong: Experience an awesome place to work, where we have mutual respect and a great appreciation for a wide range of perspectives and experiences.
- Give Back: Help us continue to make positive changes locally and globally through volunteerism, giving back, and sustainable business practices.
What’s more, you’ll get that pride that comes from empowering makers, doers, protectors, and everyday heroes all over the world. We’re more than the #1 tools company. More than a driving force in outdoor power equipment. More than a global leader in industrial. We’re visionaries and innovators. As successful as we’ve been in the past, we have so much further to go. That’s where you come in. Join us!
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The Salary range for this position is $102,300.00 - $156,833.33
- This is the lowest to highest annual full-time salary range we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. The salary offered within the range may vary depending on multiple factors including job level, geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience and in compliance with local wage requirements. Please note that salary is only one component of total rewards at Stanley Black & Decker.
- The salary range listed in this job posting reflects the range for the primary location specified. The salary range may vary for other locations.
- The successful candidate may be eligible for annual merit increases.
- Medical, dental, life, vision, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement in addition to programs & benefits in support of your well-being.
- Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.
We Don’t Just Build The World, We Build Innovative Technology Too.
Joining the Stanley Black & Decker team means working in an innovative, tech-driven and highly collaborative team environment supported by over 43,500 professionals in 60 countries across the globe. Here, you’ll get the unique chance to impact some of the world’s most iconic brands including STANLEY TOOLS, DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, MAC TOOLS and Black + Decker. Your ideas and solutions have the potential to reach millions of customers as we work together to write the next chapter in our history. Come build with us and take your career to new heights.
Who We Are
We’re the World’s largest tool company. We’re industry visionaries. We’re solving problems and advancing the manufacturing trade through innovative technology and our Industry 4.0 Initiative. We are committed to ensuring our state-of-the-art “smart factory” products and services provide greater quality to our customers & greater environmental and social value to our planet. We are unique in that we have a rich and storied history dating back to 1843, but that hasn't stopped us from evolving into a vibrant, diverse, global growth company.
What You’ll Also Get
Career Opportunity: Career paths aren’t linear here. Being part of our global company with 60+ brands gives you the chance to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.
Benefits & Perks
You’ll get a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits plan that includes medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, retirement benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Paid Time Off, including paid vacation, holidays & personal days, and tuition reimbursement. And, of course, discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and products and well as discount programs for many other vendors and partners.
Learning & Development:
Our lifelong learning philosophy means you’ll have access to a wealth of state-of-the-art learning resources, including our Lean Academy and online university (where you can get certificates and specializations from renowned colleges and universities).
Diverse & Inclusive Culture:
We pride ourselves on being an awesome place to work. We respect and embrace differences because that’s how the best work gets done. You’ll find we like to have fun here, too.
Purpose-Driven Company:
You’ll help us continue to make positive changes in the local communities where we work and live as well as in the broader world through volunteerism, giving back and sustainable business practices.
EEO Statement:
All qualified applicants to Stanley Black & Decker are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran’s status or any other protected characteristic.
If you require reasonable accommodation to complete an application or access our website, please contact us at (860) 827-3923 or at accommodations@sbdinc.com. Due to volume, we cannot respond to unrelated inquiries about the status of a completed application or resetting an account password.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Senior Compensation Manager
Target large employers with dedicated HR functions
Companies with 5,000+ employees almost always have structured compensation teams and established visa sponsorship programs. Smaller firms may not have the HR infrastructure or legal budget to support an H-1B petition for this role.
Lead with your compensation specialty, not just HR experience
Employers sponsor roles they can't easily fill domestically. Emphasizing deep expertise in executive compensation, equity plan design, or global pay benchmarking signals a specialized skill set that justifies the sponsorship investment and strengthens your H-1B petition.
Confirm your degree field aligns with the role
H-1B specialty occupation requires a directly related degree. Human resources, business administration, finance, or economics typically qualify. A degree in an unrelated field may require supplemental documentation showing equivalency through coursework or progressive work experience.
Ask about sponsorship before the offer stage
Raise visa sponsorship early, ideally before the final interview. Senior roles involve long hiring cycles, and discovering late that a company doesn't sponsor wastes weeks. Asking upfront also signals confidence and allows both sides to plan the H-1B timeline realistically.
Understand the H-1B cap and timing constraints
Most H-1B filings are subject to the annual lottery with an October 1 start date. If you're currently on OPT or another status, your start date and sponsorship timeline must account for USCIS processing windows and any premium processing your employer selects.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified sponsoring employers
Not every job posting that says 'visa sponsorship available' follows through. Migrate Mate filters for employers with documented H-1B sponsorship history, saving you from applying to roles where sponsorship is listed but rarely granted for compensation-specific positions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Senior Compensation Manager role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. Senior Compensation Manager consistently qualifies as a specialty occupation because the role typically requires at least a bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, finance, or a closely related field. USCIS has approved H-1B visa petitions for compensation management roles across industries. The key is ensuring the job description reflects the degree requirement clearly, not just as preferred.
Which visa types are most common for Senior Compensation Managers?
H-1B is the most common path. E-3 visa is available to Australian citizens and is significantly less competitive, making it a strong option if you qualify. O-1A is viable for compensation professionals with national or international recognition, such as published research, industry awards, or a history of speaking at major HR or total rewards conferences. TN visas apply to Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying business categories.
How likely is an employer to sponsor a Senior Compensation Manager for an H-1B?
Sponsorship rates are higher for senior-level compensation roles than for generalist HR positions, because the specialization is harder to fill domestically. Large corporations in finance, technology, and healthcare sponsor compensation professionals regularly. Consulting firms that run compensation benchmarking practices also sponsor frequently. Browsing Migrate Mate lets you filter for employers with verified sponsorship history rather than relying on self-reported job postings.
Does my degree need to be in HR specifically, or will a related field qualify?
A degree in HR is not strictly required. USCIS accepts degrees in business administration, finance, economics, or organizational psychology as qualifying fields for compensation management roles, provided the curriculum supports the work. What matters is the connection between your degree field and the specific duties of the role. A degree in an unrelated field combined with a relevant master's degree can also satisfy the requirement.
Can I change employers while on H-1B as a Senior Compensation Manager?
Yes. H-1B portability allows you to start working for a new employer as soon as they file a new H-1B petition on your behalf, without waiting for approval, provided your previous H-1B was approved and you haven't fallen out of status. Your new employer files Form I-129 and a Labor Condition Application with the Department of Labor certifying the prevailing wage for the compensation role before you begin.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Senior Compensation Manager jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.